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| DennisInMN:
Here is a pic of where I placed my speaker panel support piece. I know in the book Saint says to make sure you don't place the piece closer than 11/2 inches and no further than 24 inches from the front of the side piece. I'm not sure if I took into account that I had to place the bezel there or if I got lucky. More than likely I got lucky. ;D I had to remove a piece after glueing it on the day before and didn't have too much difficulty. I just used a scraper thing that I have that has kind of a beveled edge on it. I hammered it between the support piece and the side a little bit along the entire length before really trying to pry it away from the side. I did take some paper off but it didn't do too much damage. |
| sofakng:
DennisInMN: You lucked out big time :) As for me... I've re-examined my cabinet. My 2nd support strip has a screw VERY close to the front of the cabinet. The screw is going to have to come out. Any recommended ways of doing this? After I figure out a way to cut the inside piece and get to the screw, I can then try popping the screw back out of the side of the cabinet and removing it permanently, and then patching the side back up with some wood putty or something... I'm really disappointed about the whole thing... Hopefully I can patch this up to make it look decent :( So far I probably spent $1200 or so into this cabinet and I'd hate to see any major screwups with it :( |
| Sylentwulf:
A dremel isn't that expensive. Yes, the situation sucks, but with a $30 dremel-wannabe (black and decker has a version that's usually under $30) and the bits that come with it, or maybe $5-$10 worth of other cutoff blades, and some patience, you CAN cut all of that wood away, and the screws. All from the inside, it will leave a sandable mess of glue and bumpy wood that can easily be patched up. |
| pocketbikez:
i agree with the dremel recommendations. a flex shaft attachment might help get the tool level with the cabinet sides. id use a bit like this for the majority of the wood removal: http://www.dremel.com/productdisplay/bit_template.asp?SKU=430&Color=660099 it may take a couple minutes per side but it will grind it away pretty clean. as for the screws id chip out the wood putty to expose the screw head and then remove them. if that isnt possible you can use the dremel with this cut-off bit: http://www.dremel.com/productdisplay/bit_template.asp?SKU=456&Color=cc0000 afterwards just use some wood putty to clean things up and then sand it smooth. |
| sofakng:
Ok, I could buy a dremel if need be, but what are your thoughts on using a router? What I thought I'd do is use a straight routing bit with my plunge router. I'd route the area out to the screw, then use a hacksaw to cut the screw off. Afterwards I'd use my powersander to cleanup the area. Part of the area I am cutting will be in FRONT of the bezel so I need to do this as cleanly as possibly... (the exposed area will be about two inches) |
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